Sebastiaan Knijnenburg
About Sebastiaan Knijnenburg
Sebastiaan Knijnenburg is a Principal Innovation Engineer and Founder at Castor, where he has worked since 2020 in Amsterdam. He has a background in Medical Informatics and Medicine, holding both an MSc and a Ph.D. from the University of Amsterdam.
Work at Castor
Sebastiaan Knijnenburg has been serving as Principal Innovation Engineer and Founder at Castor since 2020. In this role, he focuses on advancing innovative solutions within the company, which is based in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. His tenure at Castor has been marked by a commitment to improving data management and research processes in the healthcare sector.
Previous Experience in Healthcare IT
Prior to his current role, Knijnenburg worked as Chief Technology Officer at Castor from 2012 to 2020. He also held the position of ICT/Data Manager for SKION LATER at the Academic Medical Center for four months in 2013. His experience in these roles contributed to his expertise in healthcare technology and data management.
Educational Background
Sebastiaan Knijnenburg studied at the University of Amsterdam, where he earned a Master of Science in Medical Informatics from 2002 to 2007. He further pursued his education at the same institution, obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Informatics from 2007 to 2013. Additionally, he studied Medicine at the University of Amsterdam for two years from 2003 to 2005.
Research and Development Experience
Knijnenburg has a strong background in research, having worked as a PhD Candidate at Emma's Children Hospital / Academic Medical Center from 2007 to 2012. He also served as a Research Assistant at Jan van Breemen Instituut from 2003 to 2006. These roles provided him with valuable insights into clinical research and the application of technology in healthcare.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
In addition to his roles in healthcare and research, Sebastiaan Knijnenburg co-owned and worked as a Programmer at RightDesign from 2007 to 2015. This entrepreneurial experience allowed him to develop skills in software development and project management, which he later applied in his roles within the healthcare technology sector.